Amphicarpaea

/ˌæmfɪkɑrˈpeɪə/ noun

The correct scientific name for a genus of climbing plants known as hog peanut, which produces flowers and fruits both above and below ground.

Scientific Latin genus name from Greek amphi- 'both' plus -carpa 'fruit.' This Latinized form follows binomial nomenclature conventions while preserving the Greek meaning of 'both fruits.'

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